Group of children 'ran in front of train' on track in Leicester

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A spokesman said: "Trespassing on the railway is illegal and dangerous. You could be taken to court and face a £1000 fine.

"For this reason, when we see someone trespassing, we have to stop all trains in the vicinity to make sure everyone is kept safe. This not only delays nearby trains, but also has a knock-on effect on trains across the network.

"Certain parts of the railway, including stations, underpasses and level crossings, are open to the public. But when people go onto the tracks, embankments or other areas, they are trespassing.

If you see someone trespassing on the railway, you can call the BTP on 0800 40 50 40.